Prasanta Kumar Bhokta v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

ABLAPL No.16286 of 2022 Prasanta Kumar Bhokta ....

Petitioner Mr. S.K. Rout, Advocate -versusState of Odisha ....

Opp. Party Mr. T.K. Pattanaik, A.S.C.

CORAM:

JUSTICE A.K. MOHAPATRA Order No.

ORDER

23.12.2022 01.

1.

This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual /Physical Mode).

2.

Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Additional Standing Counsel for the State.

3.

This is an application under Section 438, Cr.P.C. filed by the petitioner for anticipatory bail.

4.

The petitioner is seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with C.T. Case No.283 of 2022, arising out of Puruna Katak P.S. Case No.179 of 2022 pending in the court of learned J.M.F.C., Harbhanga for commission of offences punishable under Sections 452/341/323/ 354/354-B/506, I.P.C.

5.

Considering the nature of allegation, gravity of offence and the fact of the case, I am not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner. However, it is directed that in the event the petitioner surrenders and moves an application for bail before the learned court in seisin over the matter within a period of three weeks from today in the aforesaid case, he shall be released on bail on such terms and conditions as would be deemed just and proper with further conditions

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The petitioner shall cooperate with the Investigating Officer as and when required for the purpose of investigation;

II.

he shall not indulge in similar criminal activities while on bail; and III. he shall not threaten, harass and terrorize the informant and her /his family members in any manner whatsoever.

Violation of any of the terms and conditions shall entail cancellation of bail.

6.

It is further directed that the bail granted to the petitioner is subject to the condition that learned court below shall verify whether the petitioner has any criminal antecedents of similar nature. In the event it is found that the petitioner has any criminal antecedents of similar nature, this bail order shall automatically stand revoked. Case diary along with the criminal antecedents be made available on the date of surrender of the petitioner before the leaned court below. 7.

It is open for the learned court below, if the petitioner fails to comply the aforesaid conditions, then the learned court below shall proceed against the petitioner in accordance with law. 8.

Accordingly, the ABLAPL is disposed of.

Urgent certified copy of this order be granted on proper application.

( A.K. Mohapatra) Judge Jagabandhu